This year, people are opting for hope over cheer, a wreath over a family photo

This year’s holiday cards carry more tidings of peace and hope and less cheer. That’s what holiday-card company Minted is noticing among its customers’ orders.

“Previous to this year, I couldn’t sell the word ‘peace’ on a holiday card,” says Mariam Naficy, Minted’s chief executive. After the election, orders for cards with “peace” rose 14% compared with the year before, the company says.